Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Serves:

4

Prep time:

None

Cook time:

None

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 Medium onion
  • Lime
  • 3 Bell peppers (Red, Yellow, Green, or Orange)
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • To taste Salt
  • Cornstarch (for Fajita Seasoning)
  • Sugar (for Fajita Seasoning)
  • Chicken broth (for Fajita Seasoning)
  • Garlic powder (for Fajita Seasoning)
  • Cayenne powder (for Fajita Seasoning)
  • Fajita Seasoning (see instructions for details)

Instructions

  1. Cut the onion into slivers and slice the bell peppers.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, juice of ½ lime, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and salt.
  3. Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
  4. Preheat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  5. Set the chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Cook the onions for 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  6. Squeeze additional lime over the top and serve over tortillas.
  7. For the Fajita Seasoning: Mix cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, chicken broth, garlic powder, cayenne powder, and cumin in a bowl. Use 1 tablespoon of the seasoning per pound of meat.

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